We are purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Balham. We would like to convert the garage to a playroom at the property.Will legal due diligence on the property involve investigations to see if these alterations are permitted?
Your solicitor will check the deeds as conveyancing in Balham will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which prohibit categories of changes or need the permission of another owner. Certain works need local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
Lloyds have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a apartment in Balham has been accepted, now what?
Your estate agent will need to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the conveyancing practitioners are on the lender’s panel). Call up Lloyds or the broker and finish off any relevant paperwork. Lloyds will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or vendor to schedule an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately ten days to receive the mortgage offer. Lloyds will issue the offer to you and your conveyancers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Balham.
Our offer on a detached house in Balham has been accepted, the sellers do nevertheless have a connected purchase. The vendors have offered on a property, however it’s not yet agreed to, and have viewings of other apartments booked. I have selected a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Balham. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with Kent Reliance going?
It is understandable to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (home loan application is in the region of £1k, then survey, Balham conveyancing search costs, etc). The first thing to do is check that your solicitor is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. As to the next stages this very much depends on the uniqueness of your transaction, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market some purchasers will apply for the mortgage with Kent Reliance and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their lawyer to move forward with searches.
How does conveyancing in Balham differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Balham contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because new home sellers in Balham tend to acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Balham or who has acted in the same development.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in Balham I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Balham for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?
If you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Balham. I've stumble upon a site which looks to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
I am intending to let out my leasehold flat in Balham. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?
Notwithstanding that your last Balham conveyancing solicitor is not around you can review your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the property. The accepted inference is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is permitted. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you must seek consent via your landlord or some other party prior to subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet in the absence of first obtaining consent. The consent is not allowed to be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If the lease prohibits you from letting out the property you should ask your landlord for their consent.
I am the leaseholder of a ground-floor 1960’s flat in Balham. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount due for the purchase of the freehold?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Balham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Balham property is First Floor Flat 152a Ramsden Road in June 2009. The net result of the tribunals calculation produced a premium payable of £23,975. This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 56.67 years.
My wife and I recently become aware that one of the directors of the law firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Balham is related to the vendor. Is this allowed?
On the basis that no conflict arises this is permitted. If you are needing a home loan then the bank may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions on this. For example for RBS - Virgin One as of 7/9/2026, the requirements read as follows :